LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT BROWNSTYLE:

BrownStyle Magazine is a powerful platform offering a lifestyle and luxury digital space dedicated to Women of Color, celebrating wellness, travel, relationships, fashion, and personal essay‑driven narratives that connect around intentional SOFT living.

If you’re looking to pitch a story — whether on behalf of a client or as a freelance writer — here’s a tried and true how-to guide to help you capture  BrownStyle’s vision.

BrownStyle’s Editorial Vision

Before you hit send, it’s essential to understand what BrownStyle Magazine stands for:

• BrownStyle serves as a digital platform that centers stories that speak to the mind, body, and soul, with a special emphasis on the lived experiences and perspectives of Black and Brown women.
  

• Content typically includes fashion and beauty features, personal essays, wellness and lifestyle pieces, travel narratives, and commerce‑driven guides — all with a personal touch.
  

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Tips on Making a Great Pitch to BrownStyle

1. Tailor Your Pitch to BrownStyle's Audience

Pro tip: Start with a compelling hook that tells the editor why this story matters right now. 

2. Be Clear, Concise, and Professional

• A subject line that includes the working headline (e.g., Pitch: “How Afro‑Latina Wellness Practitioners are Redefining the Spa Industry”).
  

• A short summary (2 sentences) of the story idea.
  

• Why the topic fits BrownStyle’s audience
  

• Your credentials and relevant clips with your contact info.

3. Personalize Every Pitch

Editors at BrownStyle respond better to pitches that show you’ve read the magazine, know their audience and have tailored your idea just to them. Address the editor by name too.

Who to Contact at BrownStyle

Heather Elitou - Senior Managing Editor

Heather is the Editorial Director at BrownStyle Magazine, where she leads content strategy and storytelling across lifestyle, beauty, fashion, food and culture. She has built a portfolio of editorial work that has appeared not only in BrownStyle, but also on platforms such as Medium and in outlets including Essence, BET, BRIDES, Byrdie, Glowsly, and SIGNATURE BRIDE.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherelitou/

Tweety Elitou — Editor‑in‑Chief

Tweety is the co‑founder and Editor‑in‑Chief who champions soulful storytelling and cultural perspective.

• Instagram: @tweetyelitou

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tweetyelitou/
  

General Editorial Contact
BrownStyle’s main submission email is: info@iambrownstyle.com